Toy hoop roller



May 2,1933. c; mm 7 1,906,480

TOY HOOP ROLLER F iledDec. 4, 1950 fig 2 I Cclr/eslvetz. INVENTOR.

BY ATTORNEY Patented May 2, 1933 UNITED STATES,

CHARLES METZ, OF YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO TOY H]? ROLLER Application filed December 4, 1930. Serial No. 500,027.

This invention relates to toys and more particularly to a hoop and means by which a hoop may be very easily retained in an upright position and rolled along a pavement or walk.

The principal object of this invention is to provide a guide and supporting means for a hoop which may be manufactured at low cost and allow for a handle member to pivot upon a slide member which functions with the hoop.

\Vith the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, can be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device attached to a hoop. V

Figure 2 is a cross section taken on line 2-2 ofFigure 1.

Figure 3 is a detail view of Figure 1.

The parts used to propel a hoop 1 constitute the subject matter of this invention. It is understood that the hoop 1 may be of any convenient construction and also of any size desired. In order that the hoop 1 may be propelled in an upright position there is provided aslideable support member 2 provided with loop ends 3 which function in a slideable manner with the hoop 1.

By referring to Figure 3 it will be seen that the slideable support member 2 is provided with a central loop portion 4 having a neck portion 5 for the purpose of supporting a handle 6 in a rotatable manneriin relation to the neck portion 5. It will be wire consisting of two strands in order to v give the same suflicient strength and durability to hold the hoop 1 and connecting parts in a vertical position.

By referring to Figures 1 and 3 it will be seen that a lower end 8 of the handle 6 is provided with a loop 9 which functions with the neck portion 5 in a rotatable manner in order that the handle may take any desired angle in relation to the slideable support member 2.

What I claim is 1. In a device of the class described, the combination of a hoop with a slidable support member, looped ends formed on said slidable support member and encircling said hoop, a central loop portion, a neck portion formed on said central loop portion, a handle, a looped end on said handle encircling said neck portion so that said looped 7 end may rotate on said neck portion, substantially as described.

, 2. The combination with a hoop of a slidable support member formed on one piece, loops formed on said slidable support memher and encircling said hoop, a neck portion formed on said slidable support member, a handle, a central loop portion formed on outer end of said neck portion for the purpose of holding said handle in a rotatable manner upon said neck, a lower looped end formed on said handle and encircling said neck portion. g

In testimony whereof I ailix my signature.

CHARLES METZ;

seen that the handle 6 is provided with a 45 looped end 7 in order that the slideable support member 2 may be kept in a semi-vertical position in order to hold the hoop 1 in a vertical position for rolling. I

While the handle 6 may be made of any 50 desirable material I prefer to use a twisted 

